# Criminal-Inspired Chain Timepieces The X Con Handcuff Shaped Watch Boasts Bad Boy Style By Cody Turner | Published 2012-09-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-con-handcuff-shaped-watch References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/fashion/the-fantastic-x-con-handcuff-shaped-watch-design.php) & [tokyoflash](http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/2012/09/x-con-handcuff-shaped-watch-design/) If anyone has ever doubted just how badass you are, they won't any longer with the X Con Handcuff Shaped Watch around your wrist. This unusual timepiece is perfect for anyone who loves to collect [unconventional artifacts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gav01-series), or anyone who wants to look like they just escaped the law. The design for the watch is pretty straightforward; it is a watch in the shape of a handcuff, or a handcuff in the shape of a watch; depending on how you look at it. Nevertheless, this watch is pretty authentic. You actually need to use the added key in order to remove and place on the X Con watch. The most interesting part about the X Con watch has to be the way in which it tells time; [stylized cryptic digits scroll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwn5600-nano-ring) along the length of the cuff and can be changed to a color of your choice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Criminal-inspired Timepieces:** A trend of creating timepieces modeled after criminal elements, allowing buyers to demonstrate their unconventional style. - **Unconventional Watch Design:** A trend in creating unique watch designs that cater to individuals who seek to standout from the ordinary. - **Cryptic Time Display:** A trend of designing watches that feature unorthodox time display, allowing watchmakers to present an alternative to traditional designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory industry can adopt the Criminal-inspired Timepieces trend to capture customers who prefer edgy and unique watch designs. - **Watchmaking:** The watchmaking industry has an opportunity to explore innovative and disruptive ways to present time display, catering to individuals who prefer unconventional designs. - **Novelty Items:** The Novelty Items industry can explore the production of unusual items like the X Con Handcuff Shaped Watch, catering to individuals who love to collect eccentric merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breakup-Celebrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myex.md) - [Asymmetrical Shadowy Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-evil-omen.md) - [Radical Watch Clasp Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-concept-1.md) - [Protective Premium Watch Clasps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchlock-clasp.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Sleek Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b1.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws.md) - [Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuff-watch.md) - [Bodacious Blacked-Out Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vero-hooligan-nightfall-watch.md) - [Miniature Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwn5600-nano-ring.md)